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SCOTTSDALE COMMERCE & NEWS

IN THE KNOW

Saguaro Scottsdale reopens anew for Arizona tourism season

The Saguaro hotel in Scottsdale opened its doors earlier this month after closing down earlier this year in late March in response to the unfolding global COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last five …

White Castle Scottsdale sells more than 4.2 million sliders in 1 year

JLL secures office at George Oliver boutique Scottsdale project

Peoria nurse at Abrazo Scottsdale honored for 25 years of service

AZADI Fine Rugs donates $100,000 to find COVID-19 vaccine

NEWS

SRP continues to assist customers during pandemic

SRP continues to help low-income households in Queen Creek that are behind on their payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The utility put in place a seven-month COVID-19 moratorium on power …

Ask the Candidates

The incumbent: Phillips speaks to Scottsdale voters

The Scottsdale City Council candidates are days away from the end of their election, and incumbent Guy Phillips taking swings at his opponents. The General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 3, will elect …

Ask the Candidate

A new direction: Janik speaks to Scottsdale voters

Betty Janik, one of the six Scottsdale City Council candidates, says the choice for voters is clear: continue on the same path or vote for change. Ms. Janik says Scottsdale is on a path where …

Ask the Candidate

A united community: Caputi’s final plea to Scottsdale

As election day years, Scottsdale City Council candidate Tammy Caputi makes an attempt to reach voters on both sides of a divided city. In an effort to reach all of Scottsdale’s community, …

COVID-19

Scottsdale’s COVID-19 count continues steady climb

The Scottsdale Unified School District is reporting 40 positive cases of COVID-19 last week, as more than 200 new cases were reported across the city of Scottsdale. As of Oct. 22, SUSD reports 77 total cases — with 40 being Oct. 19-22.

Subscriber Exclusive

Q&A: One-one-one with Rachel Sacco on state of the Arizona snowbird economy

Rachel Sacco, Experience Scottsdale CEO and longtime Valley of the Sun tourism advocate, offers her insights into the state of economic affairs in Scottsdale, the Town of Paradise Valley and beyond. …

SCOTTSDALE OPINION

Ortega: My rebuttal to RL Whitmer

Reading the diatribe written by R.L. Whitmer, it amazes me that he acknowledges knowing me for 25 years. Other than that, his accusations are total falsehoods. Firstly, Whitmer should go to …

Brown: Scottsdale PD 'non-responsive,' disconnected from society

As a retired police officer, I respect law enforcement. However, I have found the Scottsdale Police Department not only non-responsive, but unaware of what’s going on with society. On …

McCormick: Kurland is the ‘real deal’

I am a retired COO of one of America’s large law firms, headquartered in Arizona. I have lived here for over 20 years. I care a lot about this community, our economy, and Arizona’s …

Whitmer: Can Scottsdale trust Ortega?

Having known David Ortega for more than 25 years, he has always been a bit of an exaggerator, but lately his qualification claims are more like the Jon Lovitz’ pathological liar skit. First, …

Weeshoff: 3 Scottsdale Schools candidates to vote for

The most important races in an election are often the down ballot races. These races are nonpartisan and they are frequently the ones that affect our community the most. One of those is the …

Don Henninger, executive director of SCOTT

Henninger: Scottsdale voters can follow the road map

A note and some perspective for voters to consider in this year’s Scottsdale elections, and the one likely to come up next November, too.

Marchant: A ‘Little’ perspective

With our entire country seemingly at a crossroads, it can be hard to imagine a more polarized situation then the 2020 election. On all levels and on all sides, we are seeing not only additional …

Oremland: Cieniawski will help Scottsdale Schools achieve

My vote for Julie Cieniawski is a vote for what is best for Scottsdale Unified School District. As a 10-year colleague, at Desert Canyon Middle School, Julie’s dedication to her students, …

Reinert: Leading Scottsdale Schools takes special individuals

I’ve been part of the SUSD community for 25 years and have known Julie for 15 of those years. When I think of the important role a board member plays in a school community: select and work …

Holmes: Committing to quality education for Scottsdale

A commitment to the quality of our schools is a commitment to the overall quality of our community. And if we want to maintain quality schools, we must elect quality leaders who will ensure our …

SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

COVID controversy consumes Scottsdale schools

Scottsdale Unified School District is looking for parents and students to be more responsible in an effort to keep schools open amid some rising COVID-19 case counts.

Saints ace another stern test from Deer Valley volleyball

Once again this fall, the narrow difference between state 4A girls volleyball title contenders Deer Valley and Notre Dame Prep was the Saints' serving. When the teams met Oct. 1 in Scottsdale, the …

Scottsdale Schools battles recent COVID-19 outbreak

The Scottsdale Unified School District’s Governing Board recently discussed what measures they are taking to combat a recent outbreak at Chaparral High School. Chaparral High School …

SUSD board candidates talk about how they plan to balance their duties as a board member

With the November election drawing near, the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board candidates continue to fight for a seat on the board. The candidates for this year’s election …

Scottsdale film fans compete in two hour challenge Nov. 5

Encouraging creativity and remote teamwork, Scottsdale Community College is holding its popular Two Hour Film Challenge from 4 to 6 p.m., Nov. 5. The contest is sponsored by the SCC Film Club at …

Scottsdale school board candidates comment on inclusion in the schools

Scottsdale Unified School District board hopefuls discuss their thoughts on diversity and equity curriculum throughout the district. Since late May, the topic of race in this country has been …

Scottsdale Neighbors & Business Reporting

Neighbors

Nonprofit

Scottsdale Nonprofit Gets Casino Windfall

A Scottsdale nonprofit that provides the baseball experience to children, teens and adults with special needs hit the jackpot thanks to an area casino.

Subscriber Exclusive

Humphrey to keep learning, encouraging STEM in Chicago

As the Arizona Science Center President and CEO Chevy Humphrey prepares to embark on her next professional journey, part of that preparation is getting a winter coat.

Parenting coach releasing book to help parents with teens

Teen-parenting coach and mother of eight, Vanessa Baker, announces the pre-sale of her first book, “From Mean to Real Clean: How to Create a Fully Functional Relationship with Your Teenager.”

'Moving Day Phoenix' offers Parkinson’s services access for veterans among charity events

Supporters valleywide will gather online for the second annual, “Moving Day Phoenix” event on Saturday, Nov. 14, to raise at least $50,000 to combat Parkinson’s Disease.

OdySea Aquarium stingray recovers from emergency surgeries

A six foot, 80 pound stingray named, Bee, is alive and well today after the hard work of the OdySea Aquarium Animal Health and Animal Care teams recently performed a complex surgery on her.

Business

The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley appoints general manager

The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley has announced that Steven Szenasi has been appointed general manager ahead of the resort’s late 2021 opening. As the first Ritz-Carlton to be built in North …

Scottsdale Entertainment

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E-edition

SRP continues to assist customers during pandemic

The incumbent: Phillips speaks to Scottsdale voters

A new direction: Janik speaks to Scottsdale voters

A united community: Caputi’s final plea to Scottsdale

Scottsdale’s COVID-19 count continues steady climb

Q&A: One-one-one with Rachel Sacco on state of the Arizona snowbird economy

Ortega: My rebuttal to RL Whitmer

Brown: Scottsdale PD 'non-responsive,' disconnected from society

McCormick: Kurland is the ‘real deal’

Whitmer: Can Scottsdale trust Ortega?

Weeshoff: 3 Scottsdale Schools candidates to vote for

Henninger: Scottsdale voters can follow the road map

Marchant: A ‘Little’ perspective

Oremland: Cieniawski will help Scottsdale Schools achieve

Reinert: Leading Scottsdale Schools takes special individuals

Holmes: Committing to quality education for Scottsdale

COVID controversy consumes Scottsdale schools

Saints ace another stern test from Deer Valley volleyball

Scottsdale Schools battles recent COVID-19 outbreak

SUSD board candidates talk about how they plan to balance their duties as a board member

Scottsdale film fans compete in two hour challenge Nov. 5

Scottsdale school board candidates comment on inclusion in the schools

Scottsdale Nonprofit Gets Casino Windfall

Humphrey to keep learning, encouraging STEM in Chicago

Parenting coach releasing book to help parents with teens

'Moving Day Phoenix' offers Parkinson’s services access for veterans among charity events

OdySea Aquarium stingray recovers from emergency surgeries

Meet the Artist: Urso creates for Canal Convergence

Scottsdale’s polo championship returns Nov. 7 under new name

Scottsdale’s annual Kierland Pop celebration returns modified, Nov. 13-15

South Scottsdale workspace hosts virtual watercolor workshop at Canal Convergence

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Spoke Art Gallery to host Pop Art Exhibition sequel

Meet the Artist: Nicholas Lavella travels to Scottsdale for Canal Convergence

Scottsdale Dia de Los Muertos celebration returns

Holiday Lights at Salt River Fields shines, Nov. 23-Dec. 31

Scottsdale International Film Festival marks 20th anniversary with virtual line-up

The man, the myth, the legend: Danny Zelisko tells all